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Evil Dead: The Game

Evil Dead: The Game is a 2022 asymmetric survival horror video game based on the Evil Dead franchise.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Evil Dead: The Game is a 2022 asymmetric survival horror video game based on the Evil Dead franchise. It features co-operative and player-versus-player gameplay and includes Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, along with other original cast members reprising their roles.

Gameplay

Evil Dead: The Game combines co-operative survival horror with player-versus-player combat. Players can take on survivor or demon roles in matches based on characters and locations from the franchise.

Development and release

The game was developed by Saber Madrid and published by Boss Team Games. It launched on May 13, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Reception

The game received mixed reviews from critics. Reported sales reached 500,000 units.

Cancelled content

A Nintendo Switch version was announced but later cancelled in September 2023. At the same time, live content support for the game ended.

Key facts

  • Evil Dead: The Game is a 2022 asymmetric survival horror game based on the Evil Dead franchise.
  • The game features co-operative and player-versus-player modes, with Bruce Campbell reprising his role as Ash Williams.
  • It was released on May 13, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
  • A planned Nintendo Switch version was cancelled in September 2023, along with ongoing live content support.
  • The game sold 500,000 units and received mixed critical reviews.
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Canadian context

The game was released digitally and physically in major international markets, including Canada, on the same platforms as other regions.

Frequently asked questions

What is Evil Dead: The Game?
It is a 2022 asymmetric survival horror video game based on the Evil Dead film franchise.
When was it released?
It was released on May 13, 2022.
Which platforms received the game?
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Was a Nintendo Switch version released?
No. A Switch version was planned but cancelled in September 2023.
Who appears in the game?
Bruce Campbell appears as Ash Williams, along with most of the original cast reprising their roles.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_Dead:_The_Game
    Supports: Developer, publisher, release date, platforms, genre, cast, cancellation of Switch version, mixed reviews, and sales figure.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_Dead
    Supports: Context that Evil Dead is a media franchise and that Evil Dead: The Game is part of it.
  3. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/game/evil-dead-the-game/
    Supports: Initial release date, platforms, and general description of gameplay.